The hypophyseal Portal System (VL2P2)

Question 1

1. When properly stimulated, hypothalamic neurons secrete _______ and __________ hormones into the __________ _________ plexus

Answer 1

releasing
inhibiting,
primary capillary

Question 2

2.hypothalamic hormones travel through the portal veins to the ______ ________ where they stimulate or inhibit the release of ________ from the _______ pituitary

Answer 2

anterior pituitary,
hormones,
anterior

Question 3

3.Anterior pituitary hormones are secreted into the ________ _________ _________

Answer 3

secondary capillary plexus

Question 4

What is step 1?

Answer 4

When properly stimulated, hypothalamic neurons secrete releasing and inhibiting hormones into the primary capillary plexus

Question 5

What is step 2?

Answer 5

hypothalamic hormones travel through the portal veins to the anterior pituitary where they stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary

Question 6

what is step 3?

Answer 6

.Anterior pituitary hormones are secreted into the secondary capillary plexus

Question 7

What is step 4?

Answer 7

the hormones leave via the hypophyseal venule

Question 8

after step 3 the hormones leave via the_______ _____

and eventually, drain into the________ ________

Answer 8

hypophyseal venule

intrajugular veins